Pest Control Technician

BBD Pest Services; Halifax; Presencial; CAD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid, hands-on training

Company vehicle, equipment and PPE

Health & Dental benefits

2 weeks' paid vacation to start

Your birthday off, paid

All statutory holidays paid

Supportive team environment

Descripción de la vacante

BBD Pest Services is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our Atlantic Canada team. You’ll travel daily to inspect properties, treat pests and explain actions to clients, all while working independently in your company vehicle and reporting outcomes clearly.

Training provided to earn your Nova Scotia pest control licence and grow with a supportive team. We hire for attitude, reliability and integrity; if you take pride in doing the job right, we’ll teach you the rest.

Formación

• Must have a valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality and a professional attitude.
• Friendly, clear communication with customers.
• Ability to work independently, manage your day and follow procedures closely.
• Good attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Comfort working in basements, crawlspaces, attics, outdoors and commercial facilities.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and climb ladders, with reasonable accommodation where needed.
• Willingness to complete training and earn your Nova Scotia pest control licence.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect properties for pest activity, entry points and conditions that attract pests.
• Treat for rodents, ants, wasps, bed bugs and other common pests, following approved procedures and product labels.
• Set up and maintain traps, bait stations and monitoring devices, and seal entry points.
• Complete follow-up visits and recommend prevention measures.
• Arrive on time, look professional and treat every home or business with care.
• Explain what you found, what you did and what comes next, in plain language.
• Handle customer concerns calmly and flag issues to the office.
• Complete accurate service reports in our mobile app, including products used, areas treated, photos and recommendations.
• Keep job status and time records up to date, and flag follow-up work or new service opportunities.
• Keep your company vehicle, tools, PPE and supplies clean, organized and in good working order.
• Follow Nova Scotia pesticide regulations, product labels and company safety procedures - every time.
• Keep licences and training current, and work only within what you're trained and authorized to do.
• Communicate quickly about delays or schedule changes.
• Take part in training and coaching, and welcome feedback.
• Own your work and raise concerns early.

Conocimientos

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Reliable attendance

Punctuality

Professional attitude

Friendly customer communication

Ability to work independently

Accurate recordkeeping

Ability to lift and climb

Willingness to obtain NS licence

Herramientas

Mobile apps for scheduling and service reports

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT THE ROLE

No pest control experience? No problem. We'll train you. BBD Pest Services provides respectful, responsible and responsive pest control to homes, businesses and institutions across Atlantic Canada. We pioneered canine bed bug detection in the region in 2009.

As a Pest Control Technician, you'll be on the road every day, solving real problems for real customers. You'll inspect properties, treat and prevent pest issues, and leave every client knowing exactly what you did and why. You'll work independently in your own company vehicle, with the backing of our General Manager and a supportive team.

We hire for attitude, integrity, reliability and a willingness to learn. If you take pride in doing the job right, we'll teach you the rest.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

Must-haves

• A valid driver's licence and a clean driving record.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality and a professional attitude.
• Friendly, clear communication with customers.
• Ability to work independently, manage your day and follow procedures closely.
• Good attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Comfort working in basements, crawlspaces, attics, outdoors and commercial facilities.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and climb ladders, with reasonable accommodation where needed.
• Willingness to complete training and earn your Nova Scotia pest control licence.

Nice-to-haves

• Pest control or other field service experience (trades, HVAC, landscaping, property maintenance).
• A current Nova Scotia pesticide applicator licence.
• Experience with rodent control, exclusion work, insect treatments or commercial accounts.
• Experience using mobile apps for scheduling and service reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is an active, on-the-road job. Expect driving between sites, indoor and outdoor work in all weather, lifting and carrying equipment and climbing ladders. Some evenings, weekends or emergency callouts may be scheduled, and they're paid according to company policy and Nova Scotia employment standards.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Pest management

• Inspect properties for pest activity, entry points and conditions that attract pests.
• Treat for rodents, ants, wasps, bed bugs and other common pests, following approved procedures and product labels.
• Set up and maintain traps, bait stations and monitoring devices, and seal entry points.
• Complete follow-up visits and recommend prevention measures.

Customer service

• Arrive on time, look professional and treat every home or business with care.
• Explain what you found, what you did and what comes next, in plain language.
• Handle customer concerns calmly and flag issues to the office.

Service reports

• Complete accurate service reports in our mobile app, including products used, areas treated, photos and recommendations.
• Keep job status and time records up to date, and flag follow-up work or new service opportunities.

Vehicle and equipment

• Keep your company vehicle, tools, PPE and supplies clean, organized and in good working order.
• Let the office know when supplies run low or the vehicle needs service.

Safety and compliance

• Follow Nova Scotia pesticide regulations, product labels and company safety procedures - every time.
• Handle, transport and store products safely, and wear the right PPE.
• Keep your licences and training current, and work only within what you're trained and authorized to do.

Teamwork

• Communicate quickly about delays or schedule changes.
• Take part in training and coaching, and welcome feedback.
• Own your work and raise concerns early.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid, hands-on training - we'll help you build the skills and earn the licence.
• Company vehicle, equipment and PPE provided for work.
• Health & Dental benefits.
• 2 weeks' paid vacation to start.
• Your birthday off, paid.
• All statutory holidays paid, plus Thanksgiving.
• A small, supportive team that values attitude and integrity as much as experience.